What increases obesity in children?

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All children are not the same as their body growth is different. Finding out the ideal weight of children is difficult. Most people tend to believe that fat children are healthy. The increasing weight of children may lead to numerous health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and asthma. Obesity can be stressful for some kids. The article is about obesity in children and the problems related to the same. 

• What causes obesity in children?
• What are the symptoms of obesity in children? 
• What are the treatments for obesity in children?
• How to prevent obesity in children?

What causes obesity in children? 

• Heredity is the main reason for obesity in children. If the parents are obese than their children may also be obese. Most people overeat and do not exercise on a daily basis. 
• Foods highly rich in protein increase obesity among the children.
• Lack of physical activity and intake of a lot of calories by eating oily and junk food causes extra fat to develop and results in obesity. 
• In a few cases, obesity is a result of the negligence of the parents to plan a balanced and nutritious diet for their children. Another probable reason is that some families cannot afford fresh fruits and vegetables for the children. 
• Most children tend to overeat under stressful situations.
• Some bacterial infections or weakness of the brain may also affect obesity. 
• Researches show that psychological factors cause obesity in children.
• Canned milk and products are sometimes given to children due to which they become obese. This may happen when the mother does not understand the quantity of food required by the children. (Read more- Benefits of cayenne in relieving stress)

What are the symptoms of obesity in children? 

The weight and physical development of the children occur in numerous ways. Few children gain more weight according to their age. Doctors use BMI to know children’s weight and obesity to get a correct figure of obesity. The BMI is checked and compared to a standard chart. The doctors may prescribe certain tests to find out the accurate weight to find out the risks to the health of the children. (Read about- How to reduce obesity) 

What is the treatment of obesity in children?

• Obesity in children is treated based on their causes. 
• Parents have a major role in reducing children’s obesity. 
• Doctors treat obesity, according to the child’s age and weight. 
• In some special circumstances, surgery is suggested to reduce obesity. 
• If the children are two years old then parents must encourage them to control weight. Parents should include nutritious and balanced diet in children food. Measure the weight of the child every month and make a diet chart according to them.

How to prevent obesity in children?

Parents can control obesity in their children by the following ways: 

• The children must eat home cooked food and void junk food. 
• Give nutritious and balanced diets to children. 
• Encourage children to play outdoor games instead of children watching TV and mobile. 
• Do not give sweet food like chocolate, ice cream, canned juice to the children. (Read about- The side-effects of eating sweets)
• Teach children how-to live-in society.
• The children must indulge in physical activities in the morning. 
• Schools must take care of the physical and mental health of the children.

If your child is becoming obese day by day, contact a Pediatric-Endocrinologist. 

Our aim is to provide information about ailments. We do not recommend any kind of medicine, treatment or surgery. Contact a doctor for advice.

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